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  1. tabakpfeife

    Cringle Flake

    It has been windy in New England. Good thing I have my trusty Zippo.
  2. tabakpfeife

    Cringle Flake

    It smelled pretty nasty. white stuff all over it. Maybe the smell was Katerini, not mold, but either way I did the right thing.
  3. tabakpfeife

    Cringle Flake

    Bought '23 Cringle Flake at a B & M (Not local to Massachusetts). Serious mold, I had to bin it. Anybody else have this problem? Not complaining, only the second problem in 50 years. I don't want to get any more though if there is a problem.
  4. tabakpfeife

    Escudo Alternative

    My favorite is Dunbar. Good luck. Old Gowrie Dorchester Marlin Flake Telegraph Hill These might be a little light in nic hit for some, but these suit me very well.
  5. tabakpfeife

    How Long Have You Smoked a Pipe?

    50 years this year. I bought my 1st pipe and tobacco (Borkum Riff) at a drugstore in Austin.
  6. tabakpfeife

    Simply Orange

    I agree. Great right out of the bag.
  7. tabakpfeife

    Simply Orange

    Watch City announced today they are releasing "Simply Orange" next Thursday July 6th. This was available previously as a limited blend, but will be offered as a "full time blend" according to the e-mail. I mention this because I thought the prior iteration was terrific. It doesn't have orange...
  8. tabakpfeife

    Does my Briar Pipe really Need Resting ?

    Many different opinions, but I always rest my pipes to let them dry. I run a pipe cleaner through first, but I think it helps moisture left in the mortise.
  9. tabakpfeife

    Local Tobacco Shop

    I am very fortunate that I live near Watch City. That is my "go to". Ernie is very knowledgeable, and the store is well stocked...and he's bringing back Simply Orange! I also am about 40 minutes from Peretti's in Boston. I travel a fair bit for business in the Northeast. I make it a point to...
  10. tabakpfeife

    Favorite Virginia Tobaccos?

    My top VA is SG Full VA Flake. Number 2 is GL Pease Union Square, followed by C & D Opening Night. I also like all of the Red Carolina Flake Red VAs, and have recently found Simply Orange by Watch City. It was limited, but Ernie says it will be added to his regular menu soon, which is great news.
  11. tabakpfeife

    Restore estate pipes

    If soak the stems in Oxyclean (roughly one small scoop with a mason jar full of warm (not hot) water for at least 2 hours. Do not seal the jar. Remove, and run a pipe cleaner with alcohol (Everclear) to dry. This will also sterilize the stems, I believe. I use Mister Clean sheets to take off the...
  12. tabakpfeife

    Dedicating A Pipe

    I had a Vesz pipe I dedicated to a specific blend: Park Lane Connoisseur Flake. I eventually got tired of the blend and realized I was underutilizing a great pipe. I dedicate pipes to genres now on all of my pipes.
  13. tabakpfeife

    Rotating of pipes

    What fun is that? :)
  14. tabakpfeife

    Full Virginia Flake

    FVF in stock at Smoking Pipes.
  15. tabakpfeife

    Rotation of Pipes

    Whatever works, for sure. However, I find that if you take the pipe apart each time {when cool, of course} to clean the mortice you run the risk of loosening the mortice/stem connection. This will leave some moisture, which can lead to a sour pipe. Also, I am not sure how moisture resistant...
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